PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/056310
Salary: R338 106 per annum, (plus benefits)
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology/Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 1-2 years of experience in Human Resource Management. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of Resources Systems (PERSAL/SAP), Public Service Regulations, Public Services Act, Employment Equity Act, White Paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relation Act, Public Financial Management Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Skills: Communication (Verbal and written), computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Innovation/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial management, Policy analysis, Problem solving.

Duties

Prepare draft adverts, advertise vacant and funded posts as and when vacated. Draft memos for recruitment process, offer letters and regret letters. Administer the Shortlisting and interview processes. Prepare mandates for appointments, promotions, transfers and terminations. Conduct suitability checks. Compile mandates for the process of employee benefits. Coordinate payment of long service. Facilitate the process of resettlement. Coordinate logistical arrangements for long service awards. Coordinate HR awareness campaigns. Assist lower level employees with capturing of leave on SAP, Verification of Leave interfaced on PERSAL, Auditing of Leave. Appoint new officials on SAP and termination of exit employees. Prepare PILIR applications for submitting to the Health Risk Manager. Coordinate the completion of termination documents, Compile mandates and submit to e-gov for implementation. Facilitate exit interviews. Facilitate the completion of exit and benefit forms. Submit pension documents to Government Employee Pension Fund. Maintain records and statistics on HR, provide monthly report. Provide the information required for compilation of annual reports, quarterly reports, HR plan.

Where to send your application

To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or send an email @ GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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